BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY IN THE NEWS
Stamford superintendent calms fears of immigration agents in schools
Stamford Advocate June 13, 2017 By Nora Naughton STAMFORD – Gricelda Mendez is concerned her two children might be targets of federal immigration agents while they’re in school. Mendez, a Guatemalan immigrant,…
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Perspectives: On the importance of aiding immigrants
New Canaan News Online May 26, 2017 By Rev. Drew Williams As I write, I have just returned from the Fifth Annual Spring Benefit Breakfast for Building One Community (formerly…
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Wilton High student named Outstanding Youth Volunteer
The Hour February 23, 2017 By Stephanie Kim WILTON — Victoria Koenigsberger believes there are misconceptions about immigrants and feels their efforts often go unnoticed. In the three years…
Read More Former Scientist Embraces Role Supporting Stamford’s Immigrant Community
Stamford Daily Voice January 26, 2017 By Tom Renner STAMFORD, Conn. — Darien’s Catalina Samper-Horak took a career U-turn nearly three decades ago. She didn’t know that her decision to leave…
Read More New name reflects mission of Stamford nonprofit
Stamford Advocate January 23, 2017 Photo: Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media By Liz Skalka STAMFORD — A nonprofit established five years ago to provide resources for immigrants debuted…
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AARP honors Stamford resident for community service
Stamford Advocate December 15, 2016 By Nelson Oliveira STAMFORD — In the 10 years since Mary Maarbjerg retired from her corporate job to focus full time on volunteer work, she…
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